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Boston is a compact city, and so is its airport. More than 36 million passengers a year fly in and out of Logan International. During peak times, parking is at a premium at this airport, but there are options to ensure a spot for all drivers. Here's how to navigate New England's largest airport with ease.

Learn the Layout

Logan Airport has four lots, all of which are easily accessible from the highway. Once you exit the highway at the airport ramp, follow the signage for parking along the Airport Road loop.

The largest of the four lots, Central Parking, connects passengers to all terminals via covered walkways. Each section is labeled and corresponds to the terminal which is geographically closest. On busy days you may need to park on the upper lot that is uncovered (the only hassle with this is snow in winter). On average, allow 10 to 15 minutes to find a spot and walk to the terminal from this lot.

Parking in the Terminal B Garage is limited. The few who can snag a spot will need to walk only about five minutes to the gates. Terminal B is the hub for American Airlines domestic flights and is often the most crowded. Because it's located so close to the airport, there are additional security measures. All vehicles entering Terminal B parking are subject to a security search, including the trunk area.

Terminal E parking is adjacent to the international terminal. The lot is small and should be a consideration only for those using Terminal E because it's a 10- to 15-minute walk to other terminals from this garage.

The Economy Parking Lot is a covered garage and offers a free shuttle to all terminals. Leave at least 15 to 20 minutes early to account for shuttle transfer time if you plan on parking here.

At time of publication, lot rates start at $26 a day for economy parking and $35 a day for the other three lots. One last tip: bring your parking ticket with you into the airport. Payment machines are located in the terminals and garage lobbies.

Check Parking Lot Status

Boston is geographically small in size, but the greater metro area and surrounding cities all use Logan Airport as a hub, and at peak times the central parking lot may be full. This is especially true for holidays and school vacation weeks. Check the airport's parking status page for real-time updates on lot availability.

Consider Public Transportation

If you're not driving to the airport – which allows you to avoid parking altogether – you can take advantage of mass transit, a viable and relatively quick alternative for those near the subway (The T). Both the Blue and Silver Lines take riders to the airport. The Blue Line is most convenient for those who live or are staying near the blue or orange lines, while the Silver line, which connects to the airport via South Station, is generally convenient for those downtown or located anywhere on the red line. Take note: the Silver Line is actually a bus that operates as part of the subway line. It's free for riders who board at Logan Airport traveling inbound to South Station, including a free transfer to the subway at South Station. Normal subway fare applies for those taking it to the airport.

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Logan Airport's Terminal A at night.

Terminal B, at Boston's Logan International Airport. NOTE: Terminal stretches along both sides of the parking facility in the middle.

Terminal C, at Boston's Logan International Airport.

Terminal A, at Boston's Logan International Airport.

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